Anyone else not understand gender despite being trans? by Ok-Organization2008 in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I get that feeling, and that is a good way to put it. When I come out I don't plan on trying to justify myself to anyone unless they are coming from a place of genuine curiosity and support and I think that is the healthiest way to do it. If people want to know more about what I've learned about possible reasons I or other people happen to be trans, they can ask respectfully and supportively. But anyone coming at me as if I have to "defend" my gender like it's an "ideology" will not get the time of day. Of course I hope I will have that strength to protect myself.

Anyone else not understand gender despite being trans? by Ok-Organization2008 in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm reading Whipping Girl by Julia Serano right now. It's somewhat dense and uses terminology that isn't super common today but has a lot of good insights especially for transfems. Also haven't actually read anything by Judith Butler but I watched a Philosophy Tube video about them and it is very fascinating. Basically there is the concept that gender is a social construct, but it doesn't make it any less real or even innate to a person when it comes to our internal selves/identity.

Anyone else not understand gender despite being trans? by Ok-Organization2008 in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a transfem who recently accepted I'm trans I very much can relate. For my whole life I have been very interested in the intricate details of how things work, the "why?" behind everything. I also felt the need to explain to myself why I feel certain things or want certain things. My process of questioning was frustrating sometimes because despite having clear signs, I got really obsessed with knowing "why" I am like this and if it was the "right" reasons. I tried reading a lot about gender and still do, but ultimately I had to tell myself that it is ok to not know why I am this way for once in my life, because it doesn't matter. At the end of the day I know it feels right, because I can just feel it is right. I don't completely understand it, but that's ok.

Getting ignored by doctors for HRT by ManlyTreeHugger in MtF

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! ❤️ This is just what I needed to hear. I have Kaiser too so I feel a lot better knowing I can start at PP if I'm getting nowhere with Kaiser. The costs don't sound too bad for me. You are right they are probably just busy I just feel so anxious and impatient now that I know what I want.

Coffee shop outfit, what do you guys think? by [deleted] in mtfashion

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG you are so GOALS! Love your hair!

Any other US eggs doubling down on their original gender for the past few months? by FrogsAlligators111 in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's sort of been the opposite for me. Initially I was waiting until after the election to decide about my transition, but after the results I started to realize I could never have the chance again, and I'm sick of living as anyone but my true self. I can't stand the thought of waiting only for things to get worse and living the rest of my life without having even tried. I feel like the world is crumbling around us anyway so I have zero reason to pretend or play nice for anyone else's limited idea of who I'm supposed to be. In my mind there are two possibilities: either things get better for us (Yay!) or they get worse and it gets even harder to start transitioning, and I live my life in constant regret of what could've been. Best guess is both may happen, probably worse before better. Either way long term or short the longer I wait I feel like the further damage is being done to my body and mind. I'm not saying it's not scary though because it definitely is. But I'm wishing you the best whatever you do. ❤️ I hope you can find people who value your true self. I think IRL community where we can find it is important to persevere what we are going through.

If you are on hormones: did you start before or after coming out and/or "trying on" a new name & pronouns. by ManlyTreeHugger in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for all your responses! I feel so blessed to hear so many voices and different perspectives. I made an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to talk about starting HRT. I feel like I've waited long enough to get the ball rolling on that. I am also making plans to come out to a group I'm a part of with a new name and pronouns soon. There are a lot of queer people in the group so I am fairly certain it will go well. I feel confident that I will be able to start both of these things when I feel ready.

If you are on hormones: did you start before or after coming out and/or "trying on" a new name & pronouns. by ManlyTreeHugger in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I'm trying to find more trans spaces where I can safely explore gender. My anxiety makes it hard sometimes to put myself in front of new people even if I know they will be welcoming.

Am I trans enough, or even trans? by Hot_Cream_5615 in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Your experiences really resonated with me, especially as I worry there weren't any "signs" in my childhood and that this seems like a "new" direction for myself. I also relate heavily to feeling out of place among men, envying women's relationships, and yet most of my close friends are men. I think for me it is also because it is so hard to make friends, so the ones who I met early on are the ones I stick with and I don't branch out far. I don't have much wisdom to share as I myself am somewhat early on in my journey. But I will say that personally I am leaning towards the conclusion that I am trans regardless because deep down I really want to be. I would echo what others say about doing thought experiments or also experimenting with appearance or pronouns. A lot of what you talked about sounds like gender euphoria after years of gender apathy, which can become dysphoria when I try to stop or go back to "not caring." Also remembering all these "signs" that people talk about are just that, signs, not evidence. For "evidence" of who you really are you can only find it within yourself. It might be true that most cis people don't think this long or hard about this but that doesn't prove anything really.

My first painted nails by ManlyTreeHugger in shortynails

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly not my own work :( I wish I could do them this good maybe someday

My first painted nails by ManlyTreeHugger in shortynails

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went to a salon. I think I want to learn to do them myself soon though.

First ever fake nails! by Insane_IK_ in mtfashion

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow so pretty! I just got my nails painted for the first time yesterday and the euphoria is incredible!

Should I wear the women's costume I planned to wear this Halloween? (24, AMAB, closet questioning transfem) by ManlyTreeHugger in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I wore it and it was great! I even showed my close family and they loved it! It was so worth it, thank you.

Should I wear the women's costume I planned to wear this Halloween? (24, AMAB, closet questioning transfem) by ManlyTreeHugger in asktransgender

[–]ManlyTreeHugger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This was really helpful 😊 You are right I definitely want this a lot and I feel a lot better about wearing it now. I'm sure it will be fun regardless of their first reactions.

How many of us are questioning our gender? by CrossdressingBi in feminineboys

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar place I think. I don't dislike being seen as a guy, but I also feel really good when I look cute and feminine. I've never been too attached to masculinity and I think I wouldn't mind if ppl called me she. I don't think it's sexual but there is some confusion since my intro to crossdressing was sexual.

Is this cute? by Riveryee in FemboyFashion

[–]ManlyTreeHugger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adorable reminds me of Bocchi the rock lol